Top Technician and Top Garage 20 get through this time. He praised the competition for contributing to his career and knowledge development. Bryan Swales said the competition proved “you can also always learn something”. First-time competition entrant Gordon Wright said: “I wanted to be challenged and the contest really does that.” David Weston, who has now made it through to the semi-finals on four occasions, said: “I am surprised every time in terms of the challenges I’m presented with, and I love that.” Gary Birse, a former competition finalist and a runner-up in the 2022 competition, praised the style and content of the contest, as did John Shuttleworth, who made it through to the Top Technician semi-finals for the first time. John Fountain, who first entered the competition in 2017, said he too was delighted to be in the semi-finals James McCallum, speaking ahead of undergoing his tasks, said he was pleased to have made it into the semifinals for the first time and was looking forward to the tasks. Andrew Ruellan, who has made it through to the semi-finals previously, said he was delighted to be back facing a fresh challenge from the judges. Everyone taking part sent their best wishes to Adam Cannell, who had secured a place in the semi-final but could not take part on the day because he was unwell. From left: James McCallum, John Shuttleworth, Gary Birse, Andrew Ruellan, John Fountain.
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